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Hitachi 50HDA39 Operating Manual

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PLASMA TELEVISION

Operating Guide for
50HDA39
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ....................................................................................................................... 4-16
THE REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 17-21
SETTING UP YOUR TV ........................................................................................................... 22-43
USEFUL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 44-46
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As an Energy Star Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star guidelines for
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energy efficiency.
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  • Page 1: Plasma Television

    FIRST TIME USE ... 4-16 THE REMOTE CONTROL ... 17-21 SETTING UP YOUR TV ... 22-43 USEFUL INFORMATION ... 44-46 As an Energy Star Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. 3X80801A_En_cov ®...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    HITACHI plasma television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
  • Page 3 Caution Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s warranty. Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 4 Do not insert batteries with ‘+’ and ‘-’ polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. 3X80801A_En_p02-09 2 Two “AA” size, 1.5V batteries Note: Please visit our website for optional accessories. For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv 3 Power Cord 7/11/06, 8:06 PM...
  • Page 5 How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. Securing to a Wall 1.

  • Page 6: Features Of Your New Tv

    Features of your new TV The following are some of the exciting features of your new HITACHI widescreen, integrated High Definition, Plasma TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases).

  • Page 7: Selecting A Location For The Tv

    Exploring your new TV Back of TV OPTICAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUT (Page 14) COAXIAL AUDIO OUT IR OUT (Page 15) (Page 14) Left back panel PC IN (Page 16) Selecting a location for the TV • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where light does not directly hit the screen.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel. Cable Lead-in from cable box or antenna RF IN Stereo VCR TV back panel...

  • Page 9: Connecting A Dvd Player/Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    Rear Panel Connections Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as well as record one TV channel while watching another channel. DVD Player/Satellite receiver From satellite Satellite IN...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video And A Vcr

    Your TV is capable of using component video. Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a HITACHI DVD player with Component video, can greatly enhance picture quality and perform- ance.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Dtv Receiver/Set-Top Box With Component Video And A Vcr

    Rear Panel Connections Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with component video and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has component video inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Camcorder

    Rear Panel Connections Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. VHS Camcorder OUTPUT VIDEO TV right side panel Note: For better picture quality, if your camcorder has S-video, you can use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable.

  • Page 13: Connecting An Hdmi™ Or Dvi Device

    Rear Panel Connections Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device The HDMI inputs on your TV receive digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Video Interface) source device. These inputs are designed to accept HDCP (High- Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B- compliant...

  • Page 14: Connecting An Analog Audio System

    Rear Panel Connections Connecting an analog audio system This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external audio amplifier to adjust the sound level. To control the audio: Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier. Turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 40.) Note: To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set to a reasonable listening level.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Device To The Ir Out Terminal For Ir Pass-Through Device Control

    You can use the TV’s IR OUT terminal (infrared pass-through) to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared remote-controlled devices (such as a HITACHI infrared remote-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. Without the IR OUT connection, the device typically would need to be visible to operate it remotely.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Pc (Personal Computer)

    • Do not plug/unplug the power cord when your hands are wet. This may cause electric shock. • If you need to replace the supplied AC cord, contact your HITACHI authorized dealer. 7/12/06, 10:42 AM...

  • Page 17: The Remote Control

    The Remote Control 1 POWER ) turns the TV on and off 2 TV selects TV mode 3 DVD selects DVD mode (page 20) 4 VCR selects VCR mode (page 20) 5 CBL selects CBL mode (page 20) 6 SAT selects SAT mode (page 20) 7 INPUTS selects the video input source (page 29)

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices

    DVD players, regardless of their brand. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate most HITACHI satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players. To control a non-HITACHI device (or a HITACHI device that the remote control is not pre-programmed to operate), you must first program the remote control. See “Operating the pre-coded function”...
  • Page 19 The Remote Control To control a cable TV converter: Program the remote control to recognize the brand of your cable TV converter (See “Operating the pre-coded function” on page 20). The buttons shown at right will control the cable TV converter. Press CBL first.
  • Page 20 The Remote Control This remote is designed to operate different types of devices. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your device. (refer page 21 for pre-codes) Preparations; 1. Turn ON your device you want to operate. 2.
  • Page 21 MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:_________________ [For VCR Mode] VCR BRAND AIWA ... 20 FUNAI ... 21 HITACHI ... 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 JVC ... 13 MITSUBISHI ... 16,17 PANASONIC ... 10, 11 SAMSUNG ... 14,15 SENITH ... 19 SHARP ...

  • Page 22: Starting Setup

    Starting setup The STARTING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on the TV, and helps you select the menu language, specify the AIR/ CABLE setting, and program channels automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system is connected.

  • Page 23: Programming Channels Automatically

    Starting setup Adding channels to the TV’s memory ▲ or ▼ When you press CH , your TV will stop only on the channels you have programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the channel memory.

  • Page 24: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Select the first channel you want to view. 3.

  • Page 25: Using The Locks Menu

    Using the LOCKS menu Note : The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported. You can prevent others from viewing certain programs or channels by blocking them using the V-Chip feature. Selecting a password Before you can use the V-Chip Feature to block programs and channels, you must select a password.

  • Page 26: Using The V-Chip (Parental Control) Feature

    Using the LOCKS menu Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters also employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set.

  • Page 27: Using The Panel Lock Feature

    Using the LOCKS menu Using the panel lock feature You can lock the right side panel controls to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example.) When the panel lock is in ON, all control buttons on the TV side panel (except POWER) do not operate.

  • Page 28: Labeling Channels

    Using the TV’s Features Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the DISPLAY button. You can choose any four characters to create a channel label. To create channel labels: 1.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Video Input Source

    Using the TV’s Features Selecting the video input source Press INPUTS to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select ANT, INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2, HDMI1, HDMI2 or PC, depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices (see “Connecting your TV”...

  • Page 30: Setting The On Timer

    Using the TV’s Features Setting the ON timer This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a set time. If you program the ON TIMER to “DAILY,” the TV will turn on every day at the same time to the same channel until you clear the ON TIMER.
  • Page 31 Using the TV’s Features Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i and 480p signals only) You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—4:3 STANDARD, 4:3 EXPANDED, 16:9 ZOOM1, 16:9 ZOOM2, 16:9 STANDARD. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
  • Page 32 Using the TV’s Features 16:9 ZOOM1 (for letter box programs) • The picture is stretched the same amount both wider and taller (retains its original proportion.) • The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. To view the hidden areas, see “Scrolling the 16:9 ZOOM picture”...
  • Page 33 Using the TV’s Features Scrolling the 16:9 ZOOM picture (16:9 ZOOM1 and 2 only) 1. Press ASPECT to select the 16:9 ZOOM1 or 2 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press appears. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight VERT. POSITION. 4.

  • Page 34: Using The Aspect Feature

    Using the TV’s Features Selecting the movie mode When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the component video inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the MOVIE MODE to FILM.

  • Page 35: Using The Closed Caption Feature

    Using the TV’s Features Using the closed caption feature The Closed Caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified as “CC”.) • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (if available in your viewing area.) To view captions or text:...

  • Page 36: Screen Saver

    Using the TV’s Features Using the Long Life feature The long life settings (Reverse, Screen Wipe, Screen Saver, Black Side Panel) help to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the plasma screen. Reverse The picture is displayed alternately between positive image and negative image to reduce the risk of phosphor burn-in of the screen.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Using the TV’s Features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select from four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality SPORTS Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) STANDARD Standard picture quality (factory-set) MOVIE Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) MEMORY...

  • Page 38: Using The Noise Reduction Feature

    Using the TV’s Features Using the Noise Reduction feature Noise Reduction reduces visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or disc damaged by repeated use.

  • Page 39: Muting The Sound

    Using the TV’s Features Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, either press MUTE again or VOL ▲/▼. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound.

  • Page 40: Resetting Your Audio Adjustments

    Using the TV’s Features Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ... center (25) Balance ... center (0) To reset your audio adjustments: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2.

  • Page 41: Using The Srs Wow™ Surround Sound Feature

    Using the TV’s Features Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Audio Languages

    Using the TV’s Features Selecting the audio languages When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal, you can select one of the audio languages. To select the audio language: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2.
  • Page 43 Using the TV’s Features Video/Audio adjustments in PC mode There are a number of picture settings you can adjust to optimize the performance of the TV in PC mode. Example: Adjust the contrast. 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2.

  • Page 44: Useful Information

    Useful Information Auto power off The TV will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature does not work in video input mode.
  • Page 45 Useful Information Symptom Unable to select a certain channel Multiple images Poor color or no color No stereo or SAP sound from a known MTS broadcast The V-Chip password does not work (U.S. V-Chip system only) The remote control does not operate The side panel buttons do not operate Digital broadcasting screen problem Closed Caption box appears with no text...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Model ... 50HDA39 PDP size ... 49.95 in. diagonal (1,268.7 mm) (approx.) Pixel ...

  • Page 47: Useful Info

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

  • Page 48: Service Hotline

    (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
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